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 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Council President Argo presiding. Roll was called and Councilman Wood was recorded as being absent due to attending to family obligations following the burial of his mother on Monday, April 3rd. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council President Argo gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 21st City Council Minutes. Councilman Macready made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. The minutes were approved (6 -0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Joseph Albright, 1050 Spring Street, Prattville, AL 36067, appeared before the Council to state that since the City ran sewer pipe to his home, the side of his driveway has continued to sink and he has made numerous requests for someone to come out and address the issue. He further stated that there is a need for a fire hydrant to be added near his residence. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Byard stated that he had not been aware of Mr. Albright’s issue prior to this evening’s meeting. However, Mayor Byard further stated that one portion of Spring Street lies within the city limits while another portion lies outside the city limits. The Mayor told Mr. Albright that he would check on this issue tomorrow morning. The Mayor expressed his sympathy to Councilman Wood and his family in the loss of his mother, Mrs. Elmira Wood, on March 30, 2006. Mrs. Wood’s funeral was held on Monday, April 3rd at First Baptist Church, Seventh Street, with burial in Chapman Cemetery. Mayor Byard encouraged everyone to attend a prayer breakfast on Thursday, May 4th at Doster Community Center. Chief Justice Drayton Nabors is scheduled to be the guest speaker. The Mayor reminded the Council of the reception at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7th at the Legends at Capitol Hill in Honor of Charlie “Tin Man” Lucas. He also reminded everyone of the first annual Fountain City Arts Festival on Saturday April 8th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Spinner’s Park. Regarding City business, the Mayor asked that a Finance Committee meeting be held within the next 7-10 days and that members of the Autauga County Humane Shelter Board are invited to attend. He further stated that in discussions with County Commission Chairman Clyde Chambliss it has been suggested that if the County provides additional funding for the shelter, it may be possible for the City to match the amount in an effort to help the shelter’s board in their financial difficulties. Mayor Byard also reminded everyone that a work session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on April 18th in the Council Chambers to discuss the Wastewater study. In reference to the evening’s agenda, Mayor Byard urged council support on Resolution number 5, requesting to assume responsibility for a portion of Rocky Mount Road, which lies within the city limits of Prattville. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Macready stated that the Public Safety Committee met. AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION: TO GRANT A RESTAURANT RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE TO KEITH R. DESMET D/B/A 3D DOGS CHICAGO STYLE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 030). Public Hearing was held at 6:00 pm. this evening. Councilman Macready made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman Macready stated that the Public Safety Committee met and recommended approval of the application. The Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
2. ORDINANCE: TO DECLARE CITY OF PRATTVILLE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 010). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held for 2 weeks, it is necessary for the rules to be suspended. Councilman Fank made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
3. RESOLUTION: TO RESCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 4, 2006 TO JULY 6, 2006. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 031). Councilman Renegar made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
4. RESOLUTION: TO NAME VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE ALABAMA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES CONVENTION IN MOBILE. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 032). Councilman Fank made the motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Councilman Miller made a motion to amend the Resolution to include Councilman Renegar as First Alternate and Councilman Wood as Second Alternate. Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The amendment was approved (6- 0). There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
5. RESOLUTION: REQUEST TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR A PORTION OF ROCKY MOUNT ROAD IN THE CITY LIMITS OF PRATTVILLE. Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Councilman Miller made a motion to hold the Resolution until the April 18th council meeting to allow the City the appropriate amount of time to obtain a finalized legal description of the property. Councilman Fank seconded the motion to hold and the motion carried (6-0). Ordinance Book 2000, Page 012, To Set Council Procedures, specifies in Section 22, that all ordinances, resolutions or propositions submitted to the council which require the expenditure of money shall lie over until the next meeting; provided further, that this rule shall apply to the current expenses of, or contracts previously made with, or regular salaries of officers, or wages of employees. Therefore, it is necessary to suspend the rules on agenda item number 6. 6. RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SUNBELT-CPA, LLC TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A MOTEL IN THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE BENEFITING SUNBELT-CPA, LLC. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 033). Councilman Renegar took a moment of privilege prior to introducing the Resolution to bring attention to the fact that Mayor Byard and members of the Economic Development Committee had worked diligently and effortlessly for many months with negotiations to bring this project to fruition. He expressed his appreciation for all of their careful thought and consideration. Councilman Renegar made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Councilman Miller made the motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. Councilman Renegar made a motion to amend line 35 on page 2 of the proposed Resolution to read “Elmore” instead of “Autauga” and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. All were in favor of the amendment (6-0). The amended Resolution was adopted with the following vote:
7. RESOLUTION: TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF BRIDGE CREEK ROAD FROM FAR TO R-3. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 034). Councilman Fank made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
Councilman Fank introduced the proposed Ordinance and made a motion to adopt it and Councilman Gillespie seconded the motion. By point of order the Ordinance was held until May 2, 2006. 8. ORDINANCE: TO DECLARE VARIOUS CITY VEHICLES SURPLUS. (ORDINANCE BOOK 2006, PAGE 011). Councilman Gillespie made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Because Ordinances are generally held for two weeks, Councilman Macready made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following vote:
9. RESOLUTION: SUPPORT OF THE NORTHERN ROUTE FOR THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF I-85. (RESOLUTION BOOK 2006, PAGE 035). Councilman Macready introduced the Resolution from the floor and made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Fank seconded the motion. Because the Resolution did not appear on the evening’s agenda and was introduced from the floor, Councilman Fank made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (6-0). The Resolution was adopted (6- 0). CLOSING COMMENTS: Mayor Byard reminded those in attendance that it takes the full support and cooperation of the Council to move our City forward with economic development projects. He expressed his appreciation to each member of the Council for their dedication and willingness to see these projects to fruition. Councilman Miller thanked Mayor Byard for his supporting comments regarding the Autauga Humane Shelter and the possibility of matching funds from the Autauga County Commission. Councilman Macready stated that the City Council works together as a team to bring projects to Prattville. Councilman Argo gave credit to the Chamber of Commerce and the volunteers of the Economic Development Committee who have spent countless hours for the success of the recent economic development projects. He further stated that the success is a great tribute to the relationship fostered between all of those involved. Councilman Macready commented on the positive reaction that he has received from the public regarding the economic development in East Prattville. ADJOURN: Councilman Fank made a motion to adjourn and Councilman Macready seconded the motion. The meeting closed at 7:50 p.m. APPROVED:
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